12. Others; Troubleshooting - Magnavox MDR868H Owner's Manual

12. OTHERS

Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple
checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
Symptom
The Power does not turn On.
The unit does not respond.
No picture, sound or Menu appears on
the screen.
Time jumps/Auto Clock set's incorrect
Time.
The unit does not operate properly.
"Repairing" appears on the TV screen.
In case you intend to cancel the
Repairing Process.
The Clock Display does not appear in
the front Panel Display.
When you forget the Password for
Parental Lock.
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Remedy
• Check that the AC Power cord is connected securely.
• Remote Control batteries may be weak, replace them with new ones.
• Check operation of the Remote Control, refer to Page 4.
• After "Initialize for Personal Information", this unit's Remote Control Code
will be set back to the default setting "Code1". Keep pressing [ OK ] and
press the number button [ 1 ] on the Remote Control to set the Remote
Control's Remote Control Code to "Code1". (Refer to page 58 on 'Remote
Control'.)
• Press and hold the [ [ STANDBY / ON] on the front panel for more than 8
seconds to turn the unit off and leave the unit unplugged for a while (or, leave the
unit unplugged for a while and press the RESET button on the rear cabinet) then,
plug the unit back in. If the unit does not Power On please contact our customer
service center for service on the model.
• " " or error message appears if the operation is prohibited.
• Remote Control batteries may be weak, replace them with new ones.
• Check operation of the Remote Control, refer to Page 4.
• Press and hold the [ [ STANDBY / ON] on the front panel for more than 8
seconds to turn the unit off and leave the unit unplugged for a while (or, leave the
unit unplugged for a while and press the RESET button on the rear cabinet) then,
plug the unit back in. If the unit does not Power On please contact our customer
service center for service on the model.
• Depending on the Source/Connection, confirm the following:
– For Antenna/basic Cable, redo an auto scan on the model.
– For satellite Receiver/Cable Box, check the Connections to make sure they
are securely connected.
– For RF Coaxial Cable, redo an auto scan on the model.
– For HDMI and RCA Video/Audio, check the Connections to make sure
they are securely connected.
• Check if the Connections are made securely and correctly.
• Check if the Cables are damaged.
• Check if a correct External Input Channel is Selected on your TV. (Refer to page
26)
• Check if you have completed the Channel setting. (Refer to pages 60)
• Set the 'Auto Clock Setting' to "Off " and try 'Clock Setting' on page 59.
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Leave the unit turned On for about 2
hours until the moisture evaporates.
• If there is a Power failure or unplugging during Recording, finalizing, formatting
or editing (even after "Repairing" disappears), a Repairing Process will begin
automatically just after turning the unit on again. It may take several minutes
up to several hours.
• If you intend to cancel the Repairing Process, press [ A (Open/Close) ]
on the front panel, then Select "Yes" and press [ OK ]. After that, press [ A
(Open/Close) ] to take out the disc. The disc canceled during the Repairing
Process MAY NOT work.
• Check that the AC Power cord is connected securely.
• (In case of Power failure) Check the breaker and Clock Setting.
• When "Standby Settings" is set to "Energy Saving Standby", the front panel
lighting is Off in Standby mode.
• Enter 4737 in "Change Password" to Reset the password.